Historical Events tagged with "weaponry"
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Technology & Innovation
Record Altitude Achieved by V-2 Rocket
October 3rd, 1942 82 years ago
On October 3, 1942, a German V-2 rocket reached a record altitude of 85 kilometers (46 nautical miles). This significant achievement occurred during tests conducted in Peenemünde, Germany, where the rocket's advanced design and innovative propulsion system demonstrated its potential for reaching the upper atmosphere. The launch was part of Germany's missile development program led by Wernher von Braun and aimed at designing a weapon capable of traveling beyond the dawn of space exploration.
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